This bill amends Section 44-2-115 of the Montana Code Annotated to expand the powers and duties of agents appointed by the Attorney General. It adds human trafficking, prostitution, and internet crimes against children to the list of offenses that these agents have concurrent jurisdiction to investigate alongside local law enforcement agencies. The bill also provides a definition for "internet crimes against children," which includes various offenses such as sexual assault, sexual intercourse without consent, and child sex trafficking, among others.

Additionally, the bill maintains the existing responsibilities of agents, which include providing investigative assistance to law enforcement agencies, investigating gambling activities, and addressing violations of penal statutes identified through audits or referrals. The revisions aim to enhance the ability of law enforcement to tackle serious crimes affecting vulnerable populations, particularly children, by ensuring that agents have the authority to investigate these critical issues.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 44-2-115
HB0104_1(1): 44-2-115
HB0104_1(2): 44-2-115
HB0104_1(3): 44-2-115
HB0104_1(4): 44-2-115
HB0104_1(5): 44-2-115
HB0104_1(6): 44-2-115
HB0104_1(7): 44-2-115
HB0104_1(8): 44-2-115
HB0104_1: 44-2-115
HB0104_2(1): 44-2-115
HB0104_2(10): 44-2-115
HB0104_2(11): 44-2-115
HB0104_2(2): 44-2-115
HB0104_2(3): 44-2-115
HB0104_2(4): 44-2-115
HB0104_2(5): 44-2-115
HB0104_2(6): 44-2-115
HB0104_2(7): 44-2-115
HB0104_2(8): 44-2-115
HB0104_2(9): 44-2-115
HB0104_2: 44-2-115
HB0104_X(1): 44-2-115
HB0104_X(10): 44-2-115
HB0104_X(11): 44-2-115
HB0104_X(12): 44-2-115
HB0104_X(13): 44-2-115
HB0104_X(14): 44-2-115
HB0104_X(2): 44-2-115
HB0104_X(3): 44-2-115
HB0104_X(4): 44-2-115
HB0104_X(5): 44-2-115
HB0104_X(6): 44-2-115
HB0104_X(7): 44-2-115
HB0104_X(8): 44-2-115
HB0104_X(9): 44-2-115
HB0104_X: 44-2-115